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DY55 TVD

2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

138,753 mi
Last recorded138,753 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso68,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 TVD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 138,753 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 138,752 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipes excessively corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 131,280 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 131,278 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 120,428 miles

advise n/s/r +o/s/r brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2021 120,427 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pitted and badly corroded on inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

advise n/s/r +o/s/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 111,216 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 106,128 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 106,125 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 98,672 miles

Rear exhaust mounting strap corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 91,140 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 91,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 84,089 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 84,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 79,402 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 79,402 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 75,219 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 75,219 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,679 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 62,961 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 54,286 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 46,055 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 46,055 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,674 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,886 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara Picasso?

Based on 11,608 MOT tests across 657 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
5,032
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
657
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Stop lamp not working 116
Registration plate lamp not working 108
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 94
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 92
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DY55 TVD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 68,821 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara Picasso fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY55 TVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DY55 TVD registered?

DY55 TVD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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